Bill DeMott Talks Returning To WWE For 'Tough Enough,' Returning To The Ring & More

WWE Tough Enough trainer and former WCW United States Champion Bill DeMott was one of the featured guests on this week's live edition of Monday Night Mayhem. Here are some highlights from the interview, courtesy of The Mayhem's official correspondent, Paterson from New Jersey:

Why he made the decision to return to the WWE as a trainer for Tough Enough: "It's very simple. I was sitting home, and my phone rang. I looked at the area code. It was 203, and I said 'Damn what did I do now?' Anytime I see those three numbers for Connecticut, the first thing I think is 'What did I do?' It was John Gaburick, my friend for years and who ran the Tough Enough's in years past. Before he could get the sentence out of his mouth, I said I was in. He didn't have to explain anything, or after the hereafters, and who was apart of it. Before I knew it was 'Stone Cold' (Steve Austin), Trish (Stratus), & Booker (T) I was in, because I take great pride in associating myself with the Tough Enough brand."

How the Tough Enough contestants took to WrestleMania weekend & the overall experience of WrestleMania XXVII: "I don't think they got it, and there's a part of me that says they did not deserve to be there. I don't mean it disrespectfully. I understand RAW and premiere the kids there, but WrestleMania? You have to earn that spot. There's cats on the roster that weren't at WrestleMania, so I don't think they understood it. I just thought they were like 'Wow, we're at WrestleMania, and there's cameras following us, and we're it right now.' I guess that's my crossover with Reality TV right now. I'm always going to protect the business."

How many of the Tough Enough contestants (besides the winner) he believes have the potential to perform in the WWE: "If I gave my honest opinion, which I pretty much do 99% of the time, there might be three that have potential to go to the farm system. The finale will be live, so everybody will see who the two or three are. I think for reality TV, a lot of people are picking their favorite talent and putting their money on them. I think every week someone is going to be shocked at what happens."

Whether or not there have been discussions of a return to the ring or the announcer's table after the season finale of WWE Tough Enough airs: "There's been some very interesting conversations since returning from LA and shooting the first nine weeks of the series. I think people are going to be very surprised if they see me back in anything other than Tough Enough. I like Tough Enough to be my baby and be there as long as they'll have me, and I feel like even after the training stuff is done in producing and bringing the show further and further. But I think people are going to be surprised at my role, whether it be a new role or an old role with WWE. I have to say, don't cash me out of making an in-ring appearance or two."

Much more is contained in DeMott's interview, including his candid thoughts on what he personally & professionally wanted to bring to the Tough Enough table after the show's previous installment was not well-received, a typical week filming Tough Enough for the contestants and trainers, what it meant to have John Cena appear as the first WWE Superstar to guest star on the program and much more! You can get more at MondayNightMayhem.com.